Backyard Tree Planting Program

Trees need space to grow into maturity so that we can enjoy their benefits. However, the urban environment presents frequent obstacles for a growing tree. Find out how LEAF’s spacing requirements for backyard tree planting ensure that the trees we plant not only survive but thrive in harmony with their surrounding landscape long-term!

Climate change predictions for York Region forecast a future with more rainfall, which will stress our existing stormwater management networks and put homes and properties at risk of flood damage. A partnership between the Town of Newmarket, the Regional Municipality of York and LEAF aims to reduce stormwater runoff by helping Newmarket property owners plant trees for less.

If you were to map the distribution of canopy coverage across Toronto’s neighbourhoods, you would find that it is not at all random. Some neighbourhoods have a disproportionately lower canopy cover than others. Why is this the case?

In our previous blogs, we explored tree and shrub species that support bees in early and mid spring. As spring turns to summer, native trees and shrubs continue to provide food for our native bees. In this blog, we will explore four of the best late-spring blooming native trees and shrubs. Keep reading to find out why bees love trees!

When considering the essentials for supporting bees, our minds often turn to vibrant pollinator gardens. However, it might surprise you to learn that bees depend on native trees as well. While trees help humans by offering shade, privacy, and aesthetic appeal, trees also play a crucial role in providing much-needed spring food and shelter for these vital pollinators.